New Browns owner Jimmy Haslam shows up at practice

New Browns owner Jimmy Haslam shows up at practice

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Jimmy Haslam (source: University of Tennessee) Jimmy Haslam (source: University of Tennessee)

BEREA, Ohio (AP) - The new owner of the Cleveland Browns is watching his first practice.

Knoxville truck-stop magnate Jimmy Haslam III walked to the middle of the field Friday with team president Mike Holmgren and general manager Tom Heckert for his first glimpse at what $1 billion can buy. Haslam was wearing shorts on a hot, humid morning.

Randy Lerner reached a deal Thursday to sell the club to Haslam, a minority stockholder in the rival Steelers. Haslam must divest his interest in the Steelers and also gain approval for the purchase from the NFL.

Haslam promised Lerner the franchise won't be relocated. Haslam arrived in Cleveland late Thursday and dined with Holmgren.

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